Summary:
The McGehee School District in Arkansas consists of three schools: McGehee Elementary School, McGehee High School, and Conner Middle School. The district faces significant academic challenges, with all three schools performing well below state averages across multiple subject areas and grade levels.
McGehee Elementary School stands out with relatively high proficiency rates in Mathematics, particularly in 4th and 5th grades, as well as strong performance in ACT Aspire English assessments. However, McGehee High School struggles academically, with proficiency rates well below the state averages in most subjects and grade levels, especially in Algebra and Geometry. Conner Middle School performs better than the high school in most subject areas, but still lags behind state averages, with the exception of relatively strong performance in 6th grade English and Mathematics.
A concerning factor across all three schools is the consistently high percentage (100%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating extremely high poverty levels in the district. This socioeconomic factor likely plays a significant role in the academic challenges faced by the schools. While the overall performance is concerning, there are a few areas where individual schools or grade levels show relatively stronger results, which could provide insights into effective teaching practices or strategies that could be replicated across the district.
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